RIP "Wild Bill" Guarnere, and THANKS!

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — William "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the World War II veterans whose exploits were dramatized in the TV miniseries "Band of Brothers," has died. He was 90.

His son, William Guarnere Jr., confirmed Sunday that his father died at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Guarnere was rushed to the hospital early Saturday and died of a ruptured aneurysm early Saturday night.

"He had a good, long life," his son said.

The HBO miniseries, based on a book by Stephen Ambrose, followed the members of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from training in Georgia in 1942 through some of the war's fiercest European battles through the war's end in 1945.

Its producers included Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Guarnere was portrayed by the actor Frank John Hughes.

Guarnere, whose combat exploits earned him his nickname, lost a leg while trying to help a wounded solider during the Battle of the Bulge. His commendations included the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts.

Everytime I read something like this a part of me believes that men back then were cut from a different square of cloth.

a lot of people are offended by the 'Greatest Generation' thing that Brokaw started. Frankly I say to them:'

YOU have had it easy compared to the generation that faced the worst depression in history followed by the worst war in history and then rebuilt our country. And in other countries rebuilt what was virtually ruined to what they are today. So stop whining; sit down and shut up.

a lot of people are offended by the 'Greatest Generation' thing that Brokaw started. Frankly I say to them:'

YOU have had it easy compared to the generation that faced the worst depression in history followed by the worst war in history and then rebuilt our country. And in other countries rebuilt what was virtually ruined to what they are today. So stop whining; sit down and shut up.

Now days people are offended by just about everything, its becoming its own industry. There is a reason why Brokaws statement is still used, because its true. I cant imagine todays generation being faced with what America was up against in the 40's. We have had so many years of prosperity that it has made us soft and lose sight of the sweat and blood that it took to get us to where we are.

Now days people are offended by just about everything, its becoming its own industry. There is a reason why Brokaws statement is still used, because its true. I cant imagine todays generation being faced with what America was up against in the 40's. We have had so many years of prosperity that it has made us soft and lose sight of the sweat and blood that it took to get us to where we are.